was a variety show. >> it's supposed to be tent. >> the writers' room abounded in talent. it just imbued carl with, that's a place, that's a gold mine. a writers' room is a gold mine. >> i remember talking to myself on the way home and i said, what piece of ground do i stand on that nobody else stands on? so i'll write about the life of a writer. >> writers are lazy. people write what they know. >> we got a sketch due. >> there is nothing to worry about, kids. i have got an idea. alan beatty will play the part of a talking bowling pin. >> i thought it was the greatest idea because in most sitcoms, you didn't know what the husband did for a living. >> the second dance number should come before the big sketch. >> gee, i don't know. >> i like it. >> now i like it. >> yeah, me too. >> i like it, too. >> what do you know? look at the tie you're wearing. >> i love the fact it was a